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Category Archives: Boston Braves (1912 – 1935)

Emil Fuchs saves the franchise (February 20, 1923)

January 5, 2021

Records show that 19 ownership groups or corporations owned the franchise now known as the Atlanta Braves. Of those, only a …

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How the Braves got their name

December 22, 2020

Here is a great article on how the Braves got their name. They’ve had a lot of them over the …

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Who is Wally Berger?

May 18, 2019

Walter Anton Berger was an outfielder who played for four National League teams, primarily the Boston Braves (1930 – 1937). …

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Billy Southworth is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee — December 3, 2007

April 11, 2019

Billy Southworth, who managed the Cardinals (1929, 1940-45) and the Braves (1946-51) is elected to the Hall of Fame by …

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Who is Buster Chatham?

March 18, 2019

Buster (Charles Lorenzo) Chatham was born on Christmas day, December 25, 1901 in West, Texas. He played two seasons with …

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A standing room only crowd attends the first-ever major league game played on a Sunday in Brooklyn vs the Braves — May 4, 1919

December 6, 2018

A standing room only crowd attends the first-ever major league game played on a Sunday (May 4, 1919) in Brooklyn. …

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The Braves win the 1914 World Series after being in last place on July 4

November 13, 2018

In the 1914 World Series, the Boston Braves beat the Philadelphia Athletics in a four-game series. The “Miracle Braves” were …

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First Sunday game is played at Fenway Park with the Red Sox dropping a 13-2 decision — July 3, 1932

October 16, 2018

With a Boston law that prohibited games from being played within 1000 feet of a church on Sundays now rescinded, …

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Brooklyn and Boston Braves both refuse the Giant’s request for waivers on Chief Meyers — February 10, 1916

October 8, 2018

On February 10, 1916, the Giants ask for waivers on Chief Meyers, but Brooklyn and Boston Braves both refuse the …

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James E. Gaffney sells the Boston Braves for $500,000 — January 8, 1916

October 6, 2018

James E. Gaffney, on January 8, 1916, sells the Boston Braves for $500,000 to Percy Haughton, Harvard’s head baseball coach …

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How many World Series appearances have been made by the Braves?

August 30, 2018

The Braves won three World Series titles in 9 World Series appearances. The Braves are the only franchise to win …

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Boston Braves infielder Rabbit Maranville hits the final triple of his career. It is his 103rd triple in a Braves uniform. — July 21, 1933

July 21, 2018

On July 21, 1933, in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Braves infielder Rabbit Maranville hits the final triple …

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Top 10 Moments in Braves History — Video

July 17, 2018

The 10 greatest moments in the history of the organization Honorable Mention: Rafael Furcal unassisted triple play #10: Atlanta Braves …

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The Giants set a modern record by stealing 11 bases, in one game, against the Braves. (1912)

February 11, 2018

There was a lot new in 1912, including the new name, the Boston Braves. Having played for the Rustlers in …

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Fred Toney sits out the season rather than play for the Boston Braves (1922)

January 16, 2018

1922 was a disastrous year for the Boston Braves. It was Fred Mitchell second season as Manager. They finished eighth …

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Fred Mitchell would take over the reigns from George Stallings (1921)

January 11, 2018

The Boston Braves would radically improve in 1921. Fred Mitchell would take over the reigns from George Stallings. They would …

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Jack Slattery doesn’t last long as manager (1928)

January 4, 2018

The good news is that in 1928 the Braves did not finish last. The Philadelphia Phillies had that honor. The …

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The Boston Braves drop from fifth place to seventh place, 22 games behind the leader (1926)

December 28, 2017

It is Dave Bancroft’s 3rd year as manager. In 1926, the team is not heading in the right direction. The …

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The 1920 Boston Braves came to the bottom of their slide (1920)

December 19, 2017

The 1920 Boston Braves came to the bottom of their slide. In George Stallings 8th year, Boston had a record …

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Jim Thorpe can’t help the Boston Braves (1919)

December 14, 2017

1919 saw a very slight improvement from the previous year. The Boston Braves, under manager George Stallings, finished sixth with …

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Rabbit enlists in the Navy and the Braves slid continues (1918)

December 5, 2017

The slide continued for the Boston Braves in 1918. With a 53-71 record, they finished seventh, 28 1/2 games behind …

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Braves play their ninth double header in a row (September 15, 1928

November 28, 2017

On September 15, 1928 the Boston Braves play their ninth consecutive doubleheader. Now that is a lot of work. The …

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Rogers Hornsby has one season for the Braves (1928)

November 16, 2017

Rogers Hornsby played for the Braves as a second baseman in 1928. Hornsby was born in Winters, Texas on April …

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The Braves print tickets and almost go to the series (1916)

November 14, 2017

George Stallings entered his fourth season as manager for Boston Braves in 1916. They finished third, four games behind with …

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After the miracle of 1914, the Braves couldn’t repeat in 1915

November 2, 2017

Following the miracle of 1914, was it a fluke? Could the Braves repeat? It was George Stallings 3rd year as …

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George Stallings makes a difference as manager (1913)

October 26, 2017

The Braves 1913 were stunningly horrible, except for one thing. They had a 69-82 record finishing 5th, 31 1/2 games …

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Fred Frankhouse is the only bright spot (1935)

October 21, 2017

When you can win games on the worst team in the history of the Braves, that deserves a note. Not …

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Eddie Fallenstin first in Little League and then the Braves on April 30, 1933 – Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins

August 14, 2017

Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins The newspaper photo of the South Orange Ridgewoods that were coached by the Stonehams …

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Braves field defeats the Yankees (August 2, 1931)

August 11, 2017

Just playing on Braves field defeats the Yankees. The Braves didn’t have to do the work. I know this is …

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Mule Watson gets traded again (April 4, 1918)

June 20, 2017

The Phillies trade infielder Bert Niehoff (.255, 2, 42) on April 4, 1918 and send cash to the Cardinals for …

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How bad can it get in a season? Owner Judge Emil Fuchs manages the team. (1929)

June 6, 2017

How bad can it get in a season? I don’t know if 1929 was the worst but the depression started …

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Boston Braves win at the South End Grounds beating the Dodgers 11-7 (May 2, 1912)

May 17, 2017

Team owner William Hepburn Russell died after the 1911 season and his stock was bought up by a group including …

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Jim Thorpe signs as a free agent with the Giants (February 1, 1913)

March 20, 2017

Olympic hero Jim Thorpe, turning down an offer from the last-place Browns, signs with the Giants on February 1, 1913, …

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Twenty one innings with a 0-0 tie gets broken up (August 1, 1918)

March 14, 2017

There are long games and then there are very long games. No one scoring a run makes it even worse. …

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July 4, 1919 – The second game and … my dad is born!

October 23, 2016

The Boston Braves (now known as the Atlanta Braves) won the second game of the Double Header on July 4, 1919 at Ebbets Field after having lost …

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The longest game ever played ends in a 1-1 tie (May 1, 1920)

October 13, 2016

The longest game ever played ends after 26 innings in a 1-1 tie. They would have kept on playing but …

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Making a change, new manager but the same owner (1930)

July 31, 2016

Judge Fuchs’, the owner, decided to make a change in the manager position. It happens frequently in baseball. What you …

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Cardinals hurler Hi Bell goes the distance in both games of a Sportsman’s Park doubleheader beating the Braves, 6-1 and 2-1 (July 19, 1924)

July 19, 2016

This is stunning. We can’t imagine it today. It is hard to get one complete game now. Cardinals hurler Herman …

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July 4, 1919 – A double header

July 4, 2016

My dad was born on this day. He loved the Atlanta Braves. They were the Boston Braves at this point. 1919 was not a …

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18 putouts is a record (June 26, 1935)

May 10, 2016

There are some things as a fan you aren’t proud of. There are some records that are set where your …

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The Barnes brothers battle it out in a pitching duel (June 26, 1924)

April 28, 2016

In a matchup at the Polo Grounds on June 26, 1924, Giants’ right-hander Virgil Barnes faces his older sibling, Jesse, …

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When two 100 plus loosing teams face each other, who loses? (October 6, 1923)

April 18, 2016

On October 6, 1923. for only the second time in major league history, two 100-loss teams face one another when …

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Les Mann, an all around athletic hero and Boston Brave — Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins

April 11, 2016

Guest blog article by Keith Spalding Robbins Les Mann: baseball hero, football hero, basketball star, World Series hero, Track and …

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Philadelphia Phillies at Boston Braves win 3-0 on Opening Day (April 14, 1915)

April 1, 2016

It’s opening day the year after the Miracle Braves won the World Series. So, on April 14, 1915, the Phillies …

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What would the all time roster for the Braves look like?

March 4, 2016

How would you fill out the all time roster for a team with as much talent as the Braves have …

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Boston Braves beat the Brooklyn Dodgers on opening day (April 12, 1916)

February 29, 2016

It is opening day in 1916. It is a great day for a win. The Boston Braves will not disappoint …

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The Braves first unassisted triple play (October 6, 1923)

February 10, 2016

Triple plays aren’t easy. Unassisted triple plays are very rare. They are an amazing thing to see. I wished I …

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Boston Braves at Brooklyn Robins lose 8-2 (April 14, 1914)

January 20, 2016

The 1914 Boston Braves started the season on April 14 at Ebbets Field against the Brooklyn Robins. Opening day is always …

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Ted Cather helps win in 1914

December 29, 2015

Theodore Physick Cather was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1889. Ted played outfielder from 1912-1915. He would play …

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Johnny Evers rejoins the Braves as a scout (1929)

October 23, 2015

Johnny Evers rejoined the Boston Braves as a scout. As Braves owner Emil Fuchs sold manager Rogers Hornsby to the …

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